Video. Po river choked by algae bloom as Italy battles heat and navigability woes
- Updated: 15/07/2026 - 17:59 GMT+2 Italy is stepping up efforts to clear thick algae from the River Po in Turin after weeks of high temperatures accelerated its spread along the country’s longest river.
- On 15 July, municipal teams used an excavator mounted on a barge to lift large mats of vegetation from the water near the Vittorio Emanuele I Bridge.
- The operation is aimed at keeping the river navigable and usable for recreation while limiting disruption on one of northern Italy’s most important waterways.
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- Updated: 15/07/2026 - 17:59 GMT+2 Italy is stepping up efforts to clear thick algae from the River Po in Turin after weeks of high temperatures accelerated its spread along the country’s longest river.
- On 15 July, municipal teams used an excavator mounted on a barge to lift large mats of vegetation from the water near the Vittorio Emanuele I Bridge.
- The operation is aimed at keeping the river navigable and usable for recreation while limiting disruption on one of northern Italy’s most important waterways.
Sources: Euronews